Posted on June 3, 2025

HARTFORD, CT — Today, the Connecticut General Assembly approved a $55.8 billion biennial budget by a rushed process that State Representative Irene Haines firmly rejects.  Despite an 11.2% increase in General Fund spending over two years, a $2.551 billion rise, the budget fails to meet critical statutory and moral obligations. Most notably, special education excess […]

Posted on May 28, 2025

Hartford, CT – Yesterday, During floor debate on House Bill 5002, State Representative Irene Haines (R-East Haddam, East Hampton, Salem) delivered a passionate speech in defense of local decision-making and raised strong concerns about the bill’s impact on small towns like East Haddam. “We are a very close-knit town,” said Rep. Haines. “We know people […]

Posted on May 23, 2025

Hartford, CT – State Representative Irene Haines (R-East Haddam, East Hampton, Salem) is strongly opposing House Bill 5002, a controversial piece of legislation being pushed by majority Democrats in the General Assembly that would strip local governments of control over housing decisions and impose broad state mandates without meaningful transparency or public input. The bill […]